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This book follows the life of Al Capone, one of America's most infamous gangsters, during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. It is set in Chicago, where Capone rose to power as a powerful crime lord through his illegal alcohol smuggling and distribution operations. The narrative explores the political corruption, violent gang wars, and the social climate of the Roaring Twenties that allowed Capone to become a notorious figure in American history.
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Step into the lawless streets of 1920s Chicago where a former Brooklyn bouncer became The Most Wonderful Doll in the World feared man in America, running bootlegging empires while the police looked the other way. Kids will love the wild details about glitzy speakeasies hidden behind soda shops, luxurious mansions paid for in cash, and the jaw-dropping St. Valentine's Day massacre that turned the city's underworld upside down. If your kid devours true crime podcasts and loves stories about rebellious outlaws, they'll be completely hooked. Perfect for confident readers in grades 5 through 7 who want history that feels like an action movie.